2025/26 Season
A Season That Honors Portland’s Artists and Downtown
Celebrating Portland's musical landscape.
Festivals bookend a bold new season
Coming Fall 2025
Sounds Like Portland
Showcasing Portland's finest musicians
A vibrant celebration of world-class music and musicians from your very own Rose City. From Portland's renowned indie bands like The Decemberists to acclaimed artists like esperanza spalding, and Storm Large, this extraordinary festival promises three weeks of locally rooted musical experiences.
Headliners: Beloved indie icons The Decemberists and Grammy-winning jazz artist esperanza spalding will take the stage alongside Storm Large, Darrell Grant, and other Portland-based stars.
Collaborative Spirit: With performances ranging from indie to classical, this festival embraces Portland’s musical diversity, making it a true reflection of the city’s identity.
Community Connection: Sounds Like Portland offers interactive events, from artist panels to exploring new venues and partnerships. The hope it to create opportunities for audiences to engage with local talent and deepen their connection to the music.
Coming Spring 2026
Bang It!
A thrilling percussion festival
Featuring percussionist extraordinaire Colin Currie, the Oregon Symphony’s incomparable percussion section, and local musicians from diverse world traditions (led by Portland Taiko), this festival will highlight the heartbeat of Portland like never before. Hear works for percussion by Oregon Symphony’s composer-in-residence Andy Akiho, Danny Elfman, Steve Reich, and many more.
Percussion Powerhouses: From the Oregon Symphony’s percussionists to globally renowned artists like Colin Currie and Portland Taiko, this festival brings diverse traditions to life.
Exciting Premieres: A highlight includes works by composer Brittany Green whose piece is a west coast premiere.
Interactive Experiences: The festival also features drumming circles, masterclasses, and performances that invite the community to get hands-on with rhythm.
2025/26 Season
Don't just hear music. Feel it.
Music Director David Danzmayr Returns for Fifth Season.
David Danzmayr leads the Oregon Symphony into the 2025/26 season with visionary programming celebrating Portland’s dynamic artistic culture. The season includes guest appearances by world-renowned artists, including Joshua Bell, Andrew Bird, and esperanza spalding.
Programming Innovation
Expanding offerings to experience music in new and engaging ways.
Introducing Naked Classics and Symphony-in-60
Opening Week: A Stellar Start
The 2025/26 season begins with two unforgettable performances
2025/26 Season
Bigger feelings. Bolder choices.
Simone Porter joins as new Artist-in-Residence
Violinist Simone Porter has been recognized as an emerging artist of impassioned energy, interpretive integrity, and vibrant communication. In the past few years, she has debuted with the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic; and with a number of renowned conductors, including Stéphane Denève, Gustavo Dudamel, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Nicholas McGegan, Ludovic Morlot, and Donald Runnicles.
A Bold New Brand and Vision
This season also marks the debut of the Oregon Symphony’s revitalized brand and website, designed to create a more inclusive and accessible experience for all. With vibrant visuals inspired by Portland’s local culture and a user-friendly online experience, the rebrand reflects the Symphony’s mission to be a welcoming space where everyone feels at home.
2025/26 Season